US Bridges

Oates DR EB over Duck Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.8 MI SW of Belt LN RD · Structure no. 180570B13797002

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
741 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
5,917
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oates DR EB over Duck Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oates DR EB over Duck Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,917 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2031. The structure is 741 ft (225.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOates DR EB
CrossesDuck Creek
Location0.8 MI SW of Belt LN RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.85081, -96.61289
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length741 ft (225.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,917 (2019)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oates DR EB over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oates DR EB over Duck Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Oates DR EB over Duck Creek carry?

About 5,917 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Oates DR EB over Duck Creek?

The structure is 741 ft (225.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Oates DR EB over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.